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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.38, 4,147.83 and 1,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.38, 4,147.83 and 1,381.68 is: 2,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.38 : 4,147.83 = 1,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.38/4,147.83 = 1,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.38x = 4,147.83 × 1,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.38x = 5,730,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,973.75/2,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.90

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